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Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana

New Democratic Front· Kalutara· 8 April 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Sri Lanka Transport Board and Railways (383/2025)

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Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana raised concerns about railway crossing safety, citing frequent accidents and malfunctioning warning lights. He specifically referred to a crossing between Maggona and Payagala stations in his district where the red lights remain constantly on, and requested government attention to crossings on routes toward the South.

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¶ 01 Finally, on railway crossings: please pay special attention. Across the country, accidents occur. In my district, between Maggona and Payagala stations, the crossing near my home shows constant red lights. This issue is acute on crossings towards the South. The Government must look into this.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 8 April 2025 ·No. 1747715041076408 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 April 2025. No. 1747715041076408. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/15063